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Originally Posted by Whynotnow
Lots to unpack there but as a starter we haven’t really lived up to our end of the bargain all that well. In addition, not everyone ceded land via a treaty, and so they truly are still displaced. Add to that we also added a few things to the deal that weren’t quite contemplated- like stealing their children from them, beating them and raping them along the way. The economic situation of our indigenous population is a national shame - can you even for a second imagine the same number of white communities not having clean drinking water?
All that to say is we also need to figure out pathways forward, together. There is much to be learned from each other and much to be gained from helping that population take a step forward in our society.
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You reminded me to check on this:
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/150651.../1533317130660
Lots to hate on the Liberals for, but they put their mind to this one and are getting it done. Finally.
Pretty great to see so much progress.